Acer rubrum 'Karpick'
Photo Courtesy of JF Schmidt
More About Acer rubrum 'Karpick'
- Narrow form, strong, central leader and densely branched
- Red flowers appear before the foliage emerges
- Orange-yellow to red foliage in the fall
- A good selection for a smaller landscape
- Bloom Time: Early spring
Zone:
4Height:
12-15 mSpread:
6-8 mColour:
RedKarpick Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
Karpick maple grows best in full sun and an acidic soil that is medium to wet, with good drainage. The smaller and denser, lateral limbs on a strong, central leader, and fine-toothed leaves are the most notable differences than those of the species. A specimen tree for a lawn, street or park, where a narrow form is needed.
Acer rubrum 'Karpick' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Fast
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Fall ColorDeciduous
Flowering Time
Early SpringHabit
ConicalUpright
Foliage Color
YellowOrange
Red
Green
Landscape uses
SpecimenSuitable Substitutions for Acer rubrum 'Karpick'
Acer rubrum Armstrong Gold™ ('JFS-KW78') (PP25301)
Armstrong Gold™ Maple
Acer rubrum 'Armstrong'
Armstrong Maple
